Dear Ashley

Ashley and Steve talk through Impostor Syndrome as a new leader (6:31) and how to break unhealthy habits/Steve's favorite beer alternative (12:35). Things get a little heated when they try to name a future NWSL team in Philly (25:15) and debate whether there should be winners & losers in kids sports (41:50). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Sponsor: Usual Wines, use discount code "DEARASHLEY"

Join a speed-round Dear Ashley where Ashley and Steve pick moments from their lives to sell as NFTs (6:39), discuss which sports and board games are metaphors for each other (17:26), and disagree on how to tell a friend you want to date their ex (25:28). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Sponsor: Usual Wines, use discount code "DEARASHLEY"

Ashley and Steve discuss how to be the best Best Man (6:39) and what to do in the Outer Banks (14:02) before trying to answer an unaswerable question (20:16). Megan from Canada almost burns down House Braband (27:57), but the hosts power through to pick an emoji tattoo (33:24) before a big news Happies and Crappies (38:00). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Sponsor: Usual Wines, use discount code "DEARASHLEY"

Ashley and Steve give advice on how to get ready for spring (5:28) before diving into the hot button Discord topic: "What is a dumpling?" (10:45). How to make face-to-face social interactions less awkward (23:36), trying - and failing - to help someone whose mom's name is Karen (31:32), and what kind of 90's cartoon villain would you be? (35:36) Finally, a rather long Crappy featuring the NCAA (42:23). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Sponsor: Usual Wines, use discount code "DEARASHLEY"

Ashley and Steve shake off the rust and overcome some bad audio in their triumphant return. Soft pretzel blasphemy (7:05), teeth-brushing controversies (13:10), and whether you should ditch entitled friends (18:07). A discussion on sports uniforms in video games (22:30) goes haywire when an enormous bird crashes the recording (27:12), and Steve sings several songs that are unfortunately going to get stuck in your head (28:36). Shout out to Belgium. . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Babies, bagels, and leprechauns (4:48)! The nerdiest things about Ashley and Steve (12:24), time travel options (17:46), and advice for new podcasters (21:55). How to talk about body image with young kids (26:22) and drinking strategies at Disney World (39:35). Plus, so many chili dogs. . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

After fighting over bacon, Ashley gives a passionate rant on raising young girls (7:48) and Steve gets passionate about Chex Mix (36:32). Best & worst commercials (18:24), how to deal with pandemic loneliness (26:12), the best dino content for kiddos (31:16), and what furniture do you keep post-breakup (41:23)? . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Ashley and Steve give advice on raising a puppy (8:44), offer suggestions for a movie club (16:02), and pick their favorite Star Wars characters (25:15). Then, the epic face-off between Dish Guy and Loving Wife (29:38) and an absolute shattering of any pretense that the Brabands are both adults (38:50). Finally, who wins a cage match between a Kodiak Bear and a Silverback Gorilla (45:35) before a brand new segment: Happies and Crappies (54:56). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Ashley and Steve embrace their first distorted-voice voicemail about when to get engaged (7:36), give vastly different advice for buying a house (15:30), and debate which letter of the alphabet lends itself to the coolest stuff (21:32). Career advice for when your future is uncertain (27:54), thoughts on electrical outlets and peanut butter (38:02) - and a brand new segment inspired by Captain Ron (40:39). Finally, a quick appearance from the birthday boy himself (44:27). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Episode Sponsor: Podcorn! Start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

The people have spoken: recaps are back. Ashley and Steve try to figure out how to talk Bachelor (2:30) and Challenge (19:50), but does it work? Who's to say. . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Ashley and Steve come in juuust a little chippy, but work through it (eventually). Steve teaches Ashley about Taco Bell (12:08), they battle over long-distance relationships (20:57), and give some advice to a college soccer player far from home (30:46). How dangerous is a horse-sized duck (36:55), how to squash "boys will be boys" (43:49), and what to expect as a new Eagles fan (51:54). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod Episode Sponsor: Podcorn! Start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/

Buckle up and get ready for a comedy of errors. Ashley and Steve come up with ideas for how to celebrate a quarantine birthday (6:47), speculate on how to convince a child to try a new hairstyle (14:09), give some tips on how to get motivated (17:29), and accidentally force someone to become a fitness instructor? (25:48) Then Austin weighs in on his favorite superhero (37:20) before almost deleting the entire podcast, and 1 Thing That Made Us Happy (39:38). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Ashley and Steve help someone decide what to eat (8:00), suggest creating an imaginary enemy (12:50), and try to convince you to move across the country (18:12). Then they haggle over having a wedding DJ or band (25:37), share the worst things they've eaten to avoid offending someone (33:01), and maybe launch the podcast's new dating service (41:54)?? Finally, the first *official* Ask Austin (44:10) and 1 Thing That Made Us Happy (47:07) before Ashley almost pees her pants. . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod Subreddit: r/dearashleypod

Ashley and Steve discuss onion rings vs french fries (4:41), the strategy for dating in your mid-30s (10:16), and the controversial ending of A League of Their Own (15:07). How do you manage work with a chronic illness (22:18), how do you politely tell someone they have given you too many nuts (34:16), and what is the best advice for first-time parents (41:59). A special appearance from Austin (47:20) and some YA book recs from Ashley (49:52) before 1 Thing That Made Us Happy (54:48). . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod

Ashley and Steve argue about Christmas presents (7:08), discuss how to break into the sports industry (14:19) and whether Zoom weddings are lame (21:41) - then disagree strongly about where you're allowed to put dog poop (29:03). What's the best small sweet treat (36:05), how to maintain work/life balance while working from home (39:36), and why is *everyone* from Pittsburgh so obsessed with being from Pittsburgh (45:09)?! . . Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Instagram: @DearAshleyPod

Ashley and her husband, Steve, answer their very first round of listener questions. They dive deep on holiday proposals (3:20), healthy ways to cope (10:05), spring break destinations (16:02), telling the truth (23:18), and brunch (31:59) before Steve pitches some new segment ideas (43:54). Email: DearAshleyPod@gmail.com Voicemail: 929-399-4606 Shouts to Kevin for the awesome logo. Check out his work at http://www.kevinmxdermott.com !

Welcome to Dear Ashley! If you need some free advice, tough love, or an unbiased opinion - you've come to the right place. Leave a voicemail at 929-399-4606 or send an email to DearAshleyPod@gmail.com.